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Four Online Events
The handshake：an anthropologist’s guide
What is its biological purpose？What are the best and worst handshakes？In this talk，scientist Ella Al-Shamahi examines the power of touch and argues the handshake is at least 7 million years old．This event will start at 18:00 pm on 25 March and will last one hour．Standard ticket price：£15(A 20％ discount for those who buy the ticket before March 20.)
A rescue plan for nature
What do we need to do to restore the planet 's biodiversity and prevent the next pandemic (疫情)？Join scientist Cristian Samper as he talks about how our ignoring nature caused the pandemic-and how we can seize a unique opportunity to build back better．This free event will start at 18:00 pm on 15 April．
Origins of life
Why is the planet the way it is？How did we get here？Does everything happen for a reason or are some things left to chance？Research shows we live in a world driven by chance．In this talk，biologist Sean B Carroll will tell the stories of the mother of all accidents，and the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world．This event will start at 19:30 pm on 22 April and will last two hours．Standard ticket price：£18(A 10％ discount for those who buy the ticket before April 17.)
The truth about exercise
Should we all be hitting the gym three times a week？Should we worry about sitting to omuch？If you are strong and fit，can you get away with being inactive？In this talk，specialist Jason Gill introduces what science can really tell us about how much we need to move to live a healthy life．This event will start at 19:00 pm on May 13 and will last one hour，Standard ticket price：£12(A 15％ discount for those who buy the ticket before May 8.)
1. How much should you at least spend on the event about the handshake？
A. £10.2． B. £12． C. £13． D. £16.2．
2. From whom can you learn about the origins of life？
A. Ella Al-Shamahi． B. Cristian Samper．
C. Sean B Carroll． D. Jason Gill．
3. What does the four online talks have in common？
A. They are science-based． B. They are about cultures．
C. They are related to nature． D. They are intended for the young．
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章讲述了四个在线演讲的具体内容和活动安排。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Standard ticket price：£15(A 20％ discount for those who buy the ticket before March 20．)( 标准票价:15英镑(3月20日前购票可享受8折优惠)。)”可知，如果你想了解“握手”方面的活动，你至少需支付：15-15×20%=£12。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段标题“Origins of life ”和“In this talk，biologist Sean B Carroll will tell the stories of the mother of all accidents，and the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world．(在这次演讲中，生物学家Sean B Carroll将讲述所有意外之母的故事，以及机遇在我们的生命和世界中的惊人力量。)”可知，从Sean B Carroll那，我们可以得知生命的起源。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“In this talk，scientist Ella Al-Shamahi examines the power of touch and argues the handshake is at least 7 million years old．(在这次谈话中，科学家Ella Al-Shamahi检验了触摸的力量，并认为握手至少有700万年的历史。)；第二段“Join scientist Cristian Samper as he talks about how our ignoring nature caused the pandemic-and how we can seize a unique opportunity to build back better．(科学家Cristian Samper讲述了我们对自然的忽视是如何导致这场大流行的，以及我们如何抓住一个独特的机会，更好地重建家园。)；第三段标题“Origins of life ”和“In this talk，biologist Sean B Carroll will tell the stories of the mother of all accidents，and the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world．(在这次演讲中，生物学家Sean B Carroll将讲述所有意外之母的故事，以及机遇在我们的生命和世界中的惊人力量。)”和第四段“In this talk，specialist Jason Gill introduces what science can really tell us about how much we need to move to live a healthy life．(在这次谈话中，专家Jason Gill向我们介绍了科学能告诉我们的健康生活所需的运动量。)”可知，这四个在线演讲都是和科学相关的。故选A。
